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  • 13Demetrius the Cynic — Demetrius (Greek: Δημήτριος; 1st century), a Cynic philosopher from Corinth, who lived in Rome during the reigns of Caligula, Nero and Vespasian (37 71 AD). He was the intimate friend of Seneca, who wrote about him often,[1] and who describes him …

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  • 14nicety — /nuy si tee/, n., pl. niceties. 1. a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol. 2. a fine distinction; subtlety; detail: the niceties of the filigree work. 3. Usually, niceties. a refined, elegant, or choice feature, as of manner or …

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  • 15nicety — ni•ce•ty [[t]ˈnaɪ sɪ ti[/t]] n. pl. ties 1) a delicate or fine point; subtlety: the niceties of protocol[/ex] 2) exactness or preciseness, as in workmanship; detail 3) Usu., niceties. refined or fine things or manners: the niceties of life[/ex]… …

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  • 16nicety — noun (plural ties) Etymology: Middle English nicete, from Anglo French niceté foolishness, from nice, adjective Date: 14th century 1. the quality or state of being nice 2. an elegant, delicate, or civilized feature < enjoy the niceties of life >&#8230; …

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  • 17List of Torchwood characters — The following is a list of characters in the BBC science fiction television series Torchwood, including supporting characters, and important human villains. Main articles Captain Jack Harkness Main article: Jack Harkness Captain Jack Harkness,&#8230; …

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  • 18Mark Malloch Brown, Baron Malloch-Brown — The Right Honourable The Lord Malloch Brown KCMG PC Malloch Brown in 2008 …

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  • 19United States — a republic in the N Western Hemisphere comprising 48 conterminous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the N Pacific. 267,954,767; conterminous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with&#8230; …

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